North Central Mass Events

Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting, Gardner

Gardner City Hall 95 Pleasant St., Gardner, Ma

The City of Gardner ushers in the holiday season with an annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting, November 26, 4:00-6:00pm. The Sunday after Thanksgiving, local shops, businesses, organizations, and citizens […]

Monadnock First Day Hike

Monadnock State Park 169 Poole Rd, Jaffrey, NH, United States

Start the new year at Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey, NH with a 3-mile self-guided hike. This hike will take about three hours to complete. There is a shorter, two […]

$15

New Year’s Hike at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton, MA

Come join us for a New Year's Hike on January 6 from 1:00-3:00pm at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton. Whether your resolution is to spend more time outside or […]

$18 – $25

Winter Tree Identification Walk at New England Botanic Garden

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 11 French Road, Boylston, MA

Come enjoy the fresh air at this educational tree identification walk at the New England Botanic Garden, January 13, 1:00-3:00pm! Boston-based herbalist and arborist Alex Klein will lead this guided […]

Energy Healing Sound Bath at New England Botanic Garden

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 11 French Road, Boylston, MA

Experience sound healing--"bathing" in sounds and vibrations produced by different instruments--at the New England Botanic Garden in Boylston on January 17 from 9:00 to 10:00am. Brandy Lefsyk brings her knowledge […]

$40

Family Fun Fire Pit at Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Ma

Enjoy some cozy quality outdoor time at Fruitlands Museum's Family Fun Fire Pit, January 20, 4:00-6:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm! Each fire pit booking includes a private fire pit with seating for […]

Owl Prowl for Adults at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

Learn about owls at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton on January 27 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Tickets are $15 for Mass Audubon members and $20 for nonmembers. Bring […]

Urban Tree Symposium at New England Botanic Garden

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 11 French Road, Boylston, MA

Learn about the importance of urban forests and ways to improve green spaces at Boylston's New England Botanic Garden on February 2 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Tickets are $150 for […]

$150

Saima Park Trails Open House

Saima Park 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA

Beautiful Saima Park in Fitchburg welcomes people to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike their trails on February 3, 10, and 17 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Explore the beautiful trails […]

Young Explorers Night Hike at Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Ma

Calling all young explorers! Come explore the Fruitlands Museum trails on this guided Night Hike, February 3, 5:00-6:30pm! This guided hike led by local naturalist and educator Laurie Nehring beneath […]

Ice Skating and Bonfire at Fitchburg Sportsmen’s Club

Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club 289 Rindge State Rd, Ashburnham, MA, United States

Spend an afternoon ice skating followed by a Christmas tree bonfire at the Fitchburg Sportsmens' Club in Ashburnham on February 11 from 1:00-6:00pm. Ice skating is dependent on the weather […]

Orchids of the Exhibition at New England Botanic Garden

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 11 French Road, Boylston, MA

During the New England Botanic Garden's annual orchid exhibition, take a tour of the flowers on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00am. Take an early morning walk and talk through Patterns […]

$25